And the list of outstanding sixguns (not to mention single-shot pistols, rifles, etc.) In the longer Magnum case, 7.5 grains and a 180 Hornady delivers 959 fps out of my 4-inch Model 29. All that advancement is rolled into a handy, trail-ready rifle. Please let us know how this works out as a hunting bullet for your deer. WARNING:Handling live primers and spent primers may expose you to lead or other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. Get a copy of their booklet and check this powder out. I would back off John Taffins load by no more than 1 gr to start based on the strength of your frame and gun. Hotter loads go into Rugers. Six one-handed full-power .44 Magnum shots later (with no hearing protection), he zipped the 4-inch M29 back into the case and left. It will drill a hole like God himself was pushing it. 172. 26 gr of Lil'Gun for a Starting load. After all, how many rounds of 310-grain bullets at 1,200 fps are you going to load? I do NOT have any pressure tested data. If the bullet makes the loaded round too long, it will not feed through the action. 24.0 gr. Smokeless magnum shotshell and handgun powder. Case necks should only be expanded enough to readily accept bullets without shaving lead when the bullet is seated. The heavy bullet weight coupled with a wide meplat gives EXCELLENT results on big game. Re: Suggested loads for the Lee 310 WFNGC from a 44 Magnum. You can easily load a 180 lead truncated cone to 950 fps and go shoot a practical match with a practical gun. Included is a table with common sixguns and the maximum COAL they will accept. You can learn to shoot a revolver accurately with such loads. I have loading data in my reloading logbooks dating back to 1976. 4275 County Rd U, Hartford WI, 53027, USA, Selecting the right die set for your needs. N-350 is a moderate-speed powder that you can use to get to 1,300 fps and beyond (but not much beyond). It is also the top end of what I would subject a Smith & Wesson revolver to. The variety of available bullet weights and styles make the .44 Mag. Loading data for full-power 240s is easy to find. You may wish to peruse the list of cartridges first as many times the difference in 45-70 and 45/70 may mean finding data or drawing a blank. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Revolvers include: (1) First Model Hand Ejector (aka Triple Lock) .44 Special, (2) Second Model Hand Ejector Target .44 Special, (3) Third Model Hand Ejector .44 Special, (4) Fourth Model Hand Ejector Target .44 Special and (5) pre-Model 29 .44 Magnum. 1,200 fps. It was first manufactured in Britain as a stop-gap black powder round put into service in December . Revolver number S147220 was shipped to Keith in January 1956. Just a bump of a case trimmer cutter removes weakened metal, leaving a thick rim to provide a strong crimp. Bullseye may not be ideal for the 44, but it is what I had on hand. Thats of little concern, though, because past that distance, the energy and trajectory of the heavy bullets take a nose dive. The availability of a variety of powders with differing burn rates was a relatively new development when it appeared in the 1920s. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Loading the .44 Magnum to full-power levels is what everyone has looked toward for decades. It is what everyone aspires to load and shoot. Generally, a heavy roll crimp should be applied to .44 Magnum handloads. Powders do not always respond in a linear fashion when you get out of their comfort zones. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. For Hunter pistol, 6.3 gr of Red dot will knock the feet off the rams. Excellent way to learn. (Note H110 & W296 are the same as of 2008 as is HP-38 & W231), (IMR 4227 is same as H-4227 if made in Australia). With Unique powder, a 44 special will shoot 200 grain lead anywhere around 7.5 grains to 8.0 grains. I used a Ruger Super Blackhawk with 7 1/2 bbl., Federal F150 primer, Felix Lube, moderate crimp. I recently got my first 44 magnum and dies and bullets for it. A favorite 2400 load is with 18.4 gr and a verytight crimp. of Herco under a 429421 lyman a good load & boolit for what needs shootin!!! For top accuracy, bullets should be seated to their listed cartridge overall length (COAL), then the crimp applied as a separate step. The better half of Wa. 9x18mm Makarov. Recommend buying case lube for this item. Clays, Universal, HP38, HS6, HS7, Lil'Gun, H4227 and H4895 are products of Hodgdon Powders. Jacketed bullets generally measure .429 inch (Nosler, Speer, Barnes, Swift), .4295 inch (Sierra) and .430 inch (Hornady and Cutting Edge). Lack of expansion on game is one criticism of some .44 bullets. However, those sizes are easily changed as needed. 11FS. My experience with shooting, hunting and handloading the .44 Magnum extends more than 45 years. I have everything I need in a bowling bag. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Additionally, I use a heavy roll crimp to keep the bullets in the case under the recoil. All handload data contained herein is within industry pressure guidelines and is suitable for all revolvers in good condition. In its most powerful loads, the .44 Mag is as sensitive to case length as a rifle can be. IMR 3031 and IMR 4895 are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company. It is not that these fine vintage guns are weak, but I generally use midrange loads in quantity and reserve full-house loads for when they are really needed. All Ruger Blackhawks, including the flattop (circa 1956-1963), Super Blackhawk (circa 1959-1972), New Model Super Blackhawk, Bisley, etc. So what you think there Mr. 9 and Alliant 2400 or Unique with excellent accuracy results in .44 magnum TC Contender and S&W M-29. The Hornady 240-grain swaged lead bullet makes an easy recoiling target load at 850 fps. That particular design is my favorite 310 gr .44 Magnum bullet (it has to be, Frank Siefer and I designed it and I got to shoot the first head of big game taken with it - a ten point white tail buck). There are several factors involved when choosing a cast bullet for use in the .44 Magnum levergun. For any loads over 1000 FPS, I suggest GC for sure or using a jacketed bullet. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Look for your answers in our Forum and in our bi-monthly publication the Fouling Shot. But there is only so much the gun, and the shooter, can take. No. (ctr.) Even though the Lyman design is a gas check style, I only used a gas check for a short period of time. It is extremely important to note that the powder measures ("powder scoops" or "dippers") can vary depending on the year the set was made. . The opening, wide as a politicians mouth delivering the party line, provides consistent expansion, even at modest speeds. I reserve the hottest 240 loads and all the heavier bullet-weight loads for Rugers. My velocities are so far above, not worth mentioning. For maximum velocity in .44 Mag ammo reloads, slow-burning powders are recommended. Win 680 buddy (correction from 296). It runs around 860 fps and is not unpleasant to shoot. Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 44 Mag. With lighter bullets and reduced powder charge, you can transform a 44 Magnum or 500 S&W Magnum from a "bucking bronco" to a "tame pony" (or close to it at least!). Makes recoil feel like a push instead of a snap!! Just lurking in the background. fires at least 100 cast lead-alloy bullets for every one jacketed bullet that I use to plink at pinecones and targets. Brian considers the Speer Deep Curl SP in 240- and 270-grain weights excellent choices for field and general-purpose use in the .44 Magnum. Using Berrys Bullets I landed at 22gr of H110 for the best accuracy out of my Anaconda, but it was a bit peppy and I plan on bringing the jacketed plinking load down to 21 grains, and loading at 22gr for hunting rounds (XTP). Support small. Since everyone was trying to load to the maximum, there was little data except for slow-burning powders. It isn't so bad. ATN used SHOT Show 2023 as an opportunity to unveil both the fifth generation of its digital-night-vision technology and the first of the companys new products to put it to usethe day/night-capable X-Sight 5. If I had to use it, that would mean , I am not at home! Another is that light amounts of relatively fast-burning propellants produce good accuracy and uniform velocities from a .44 rifle. Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018. Most projectiles even heavier and longer than 300 grains require a longer-than-maximum 1.610" cartridge length that will not cycle through a lever-action. With the exception of Accurate, the manuals are the electronic copies of the complimentary versions that are freely distributed. I used to load down the .44 mag cases to .44 special velocities. All of the loads you see have been provided directly from the powder companies as Lee believes they provide the best data. The CCI and Winchester primers produced nearly the same Sd firing Enforcer. 240 grain lead SWC cast by a local company. The expander ball should measure at least .004 inch smaller than bullet diameter to help achieve proper bullet pull. That comparatively slow twist is similar to much older rifles chambered in .44-40 Win. Lil'Gun and IMR 4227 (or H-4227) are two of the best I have used in my .460 and .500 S&W magnums and should be good for the .44 mag, but I have not tried them yet) I like Unique, and I also use it for .44 special, just less of it. and a standard deviation (Sd) of 8 f.p.s. When I was offered a drum of HP-38 by a retiring reloader, I looked into loading data for it. This bullet weighs 340 grains. .44 Remington Magnum. All the top-end reloading data with pressure-tested data shows .44 Magnum loads maxing out at 35,000 psi (or 38,000 CUP). 44 MAG: Assorted headstamps, mostly R-P and W-W. 7.0 grains of Bullseye. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. 11FS were the only powders used with the CCI 350 Magnum primer. Survival Man , got one of these? The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. Subscriber Services. This 240-grain solid from Cutting Edge limits the depth of the crimp, but proved adequate. .44 Magnum.41 Remington Magnum.460 S&W Magnum.38 Special.327 Federal Magnum.357 SIG . Nonetheless, the bullet has been very accurate and flexible for me. Cast bullet diameter is generally .430 to .431 inch. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Copyright 2023 Lee Precision, Inc.. All rights reserved. The SAAMI ceiling for the .44 Magnum is 36,000 psi. H110 is the spherical powder that screams "no wimps, please!", delivering top velocities with great accuracy in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh and the 460 and 500 S&W magnums. Originally loaded with 40 grs. (Cowboy Action) 44 Russian (Cowboy Action) JHP Enforcer paired well with the Speer 270-grain bullet delivering a velocity of 1,474 f.p.s. For instance, S&Ws produced from 1955 through 1988 were known for shooting loose. I have worn out several. Bullet sizes vary from .429 for jacketed to .432 for some lead in diameter. So I ran with my 44 mag,Rifle and Pistol,and I can still reload them in the field, with this kit ! Our 6195 members have posted 87190 times in 5911 discussions. The optics-ready CR920 Elite pistol neatly checks the boxes of the micro-compact checklist. Wt. Lee quality tool excellent for the self sufficient lifestyle. The indoor range I go to in the Detroit area, Double Action, has a backstop that shrugs off such loads with impunity. #1. 44 SPL. To prevent exposure, do not alter the product by welding, grinding, etc. If you have a Lee Loader that is missing the data sheet, we probably have a copy of it. We all know the history, how Elmer Keith loaded the .44 Special case to its "true potential" and created the precursor to the .44 Magnum. Any more than that and I found my trigger control was seriously diminished. The Hornady 200-grain XTP shot at 1,947 f.p.s. BulletsThe .44 Mag. The Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum (later known as the Model 29) was an evolution of the Hand Ejector revolvers. . During the first decades of the twentieth-century, the practice of handloading smokeless powders was in its infancy; however, several savvy experimenters recognized the potential of obtaining greater power from the .44 Special. 32 S&W Long (Cowboy Action) 32-20 Win. The SAA-shaped handle of the Super Blackhawk or the greater mass of the Redhawk tame the heaviest loads enough that I can shoot them enough to test the loads. The bullet at right is a commercial version that features a larger meplat and shorter nose, but it fails to offer the same level of accuracy. I have a deep respect for its usefulness and many virtues. State. It is notable that the steels used in most early Blackhawks feature a lower Rockwell hardness than subsequent guns. While wild boar are a lot tougher than any deer, the "240 at 1,200" equation will do yeoman's work in puncturing and perforating big hogs. While I've been loading the .44 Magnum for many years, I have not spent as much time loading the heavyweights as others have. 80) and designed a modern cast bullet that would become known as the Lyman 429421, which in solid form weighed 250 grains. Works very well for me with H322 ;) You do not want to approach that with any of the fast-burning powders that are appropriate for the softer loads. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I would suggest starting around 18 grains and coming up SLOWLY ! And due to its power and the need for top-quality construction in the firearm, there were few fly-by-night manufacturers who made .44 Magnum handguns. And having loaded them, how quickly will you be shooting them? It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. The Berry Bullets 285-grain plated bullet and 20.6 grains of H-4227 delivers 1,292 fps. I am hoping you indicate that it was like the animal was s**ked to the earths surface violently without even a twitch on impact. Scott Rupp and Richard Nance correct some common shooting advice. Its meplat measures .285 to .290 inch, and the nose is around .420 inch long while the total bullet length is .774 inch. Powders with a fast to medium burn rate are excellent choices for light target loads and midrange loads in the .44 Magnum. For over 60 years, more shooters have chosen the famous Lee Loader for their first reloading tool than any other. A very pleasant everyday load is assembled with Oregon Trail's 240 SWC over 18.5 grains of #4227. SWC+GC, 265 gr. and max @ 12.0 gr. For data containing 340-grain bullets, a Ruger Redhawk with 5-inch barrel was employed. Don't have the book in front of me, but the Lyman #49 manual has data for a similar weight bullet in several cartridges. from the muzzle of the Winchesters 20" barrel hits an inch above aim at 50 yards and drops a touch less than 5" at 150 yards. There are a few that I think avoiding downloading is probably wise (H110, 2400, AA#7), but powders like AA#9, Unique, W231 and VV-3N37 can be downloaded with excellent results. extends the .44's reach. The pressure can't be increased, for there is no margin left. No. 11. Loading the .44 Magnum is pretty straightforward. Unless the powder manufacturer specifies a magnum primer, I stick with standard primers. I loaded up 5 with 19 gr. The rifle-only approach of neck sizing for greater accuracy (something even rifle shooters have abandoned) is not relevant or useful for the handgun. Lee lists 2400 data for 310 grain lead bullet, use that data for your bullet. JFP, 240 gr. I never saw him at the range again. Location: Seattle, WA. 7, Ramshot True Blue and others produce modest muzzle report and top accuracy, but are still potent loads and recoil can be managed by almost any adult shooter. The same book lists 200 gr loads in the same velocity range, referring to Linotype or Lyman #2 alloy hardness. (This was determined by testing white box pre-production ammunition from the Elmer Keith estate, and some of the first regular production loads.) Otherwise if you have used W296 much, it's liking pressure and load density and won't respond well to an undercharge of more than 10% or so. alliantpowder.com, Accurate Arms Powder company My Model 94 accurately shoots Speer 270-grain DeepCurl and 300-grain flat nose bullets out to 100 yards. The extra step is not as much work as you'd think. Out of a 7.5-inch Ruger, it will deliver 1,311 fps for an impressive 406 PF. Learn from CBA members that have been casting their entire life. Left to right:-- 250 gr. Later manuals list heavier charges of this powder. For the standard loads, the IPSC or pin-level loads and the standard hunting load, I don't trim brass. You can start at 44 Special loads and increase by 1/10th grain increments to find a good load. John has used both Marlin and Winchester .44 Magnum leverguns for decades, with the Marlin 336 going back well over 50 years. I have used the same loading as above, 21.5 of 296 or h110. Jacketed bullets create a bit more wear on the rifling, but it's better than trying to wire brush out a bunch of lead build up. Downloading is generally safe, I too had to learn. Features included a heat-treated yoke, radius stud package, a lengthened cylinder stop notch and cylinder stop and the addition of a bolt block. Reaction score. Just another mention to crimp tightly as these will pull bullets inneighboring cylinders. CCI primers also fired the Hornady bullet slightly faster. (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) I've never used the Lee 310 in a 44 MAG . Ultimate Reloader is not responsible . This was acceptable, and the two companies immediately began research and development. PLEASE FORGIVE THE LATE NIGHT BRAINFART. I believe a super blackhawk 8 inch was used for testing, but not for certain! Launching a 300-grain or heavier bullet at supersonic velocities struck me for a long time as riflework. Incidentally, the MAP has been changed to 36,000 psi. This ammo is for cartridge size .44 Remington Magnum +P+. 5, #2230, and #2460 are products of Accurate Arms Company I would start a bit lower and work up. However, when I carry my .44 for bear protection, I load it with 340gr hard cast lead Buffalo Bore rounds. Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 44 Magnum, except rubber mallet. The toil of scrubbing out the ring of fouling deposited by the shorter Special case at the front of the chamber is, in my opinion, not worth the small amount of savings. Loading the bullet LONG, using a gas check, crimping in the crimp groove giving greatest OAL, ahead of 21.5 grs of H110 makes for a great hunting load. 680 IS THE SCARRY PERFORMER. This load will chrono right around 1100 fps from an old model SBH and just a bit slower from my 629. The 44 mag case is better suited to H110 than 680, plus my barrel is 16.5 inch, not 8 so the super slow 680 gets used better than the 296. The trick with the hottest loads is to use both a tungsten-carbide sizing die and lubricant. For any loads over 1000 FPS, I suggest GC for sure or using a jacketed bullet. Using bullets from Lead, Jacketed, XTP, Copper Plated. With the rear sight set on the lowest notch of its sight elevator, the 200-grain bullets hit nearly a foot above aim at 50 yards. Once I find a accurate load then I will bring out the Chrony. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr. In a pair of S&W 83/8 .44 Magnums, this load clocks out at about 1,067 fps with 7/8 groups. I recently bought some lil gun but have not tried any loading with it yet, my basement is tore up to start finishing, now that got pushed back till spring. However, when velocities reach 1,200 to 1,400 fps, a No. The .44 Remington Magnum is an adaptable cartridge when fired from a handgun. I will trust Alliant, Lyman and other manufacturer data. The load was quite accurate but the recoil was much too heavy for casual shooting. 2 alloy (14 or 16 BHN) will generally give the best accuracy while controlling barrel leading with alox lube. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. The CCI 300 standard primer was chosen to develop all data, which produces lower pressures than magnum primers. No deer were lost and neither did any require a second shot. The same PF can be gained by launching a 180-grain JHP to 1,200 fps, something no .45 ACP +P load achieves. .44 Remington Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. All the top-end reloading data with pressure-tested data shows .44 Magnum loads maxing out at 35,000 psi (or 38,000 CUP). The bullet is made from Lead. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. A 200-grain jacketed bullet fired at nearly 2,000 f.p.s. I believe it has factory load data for 300 grain bullet using 2400. produced a 1.85" three-shot group with Hornadys 200-grain XTP bullet at 50 yards, and a Lyman receiver sight allowed the author to place the bullets closer to point of aim (left). However, if such loads are fired in large quantities, many guns will loosen, develop cylinder end-shake or show some form of premature wear. B.O.B. One load I am fond of in the 240-grain bullets is an old one: a 240 Hornady JSP (I lucked onto a bucketful at a gun show at a good price years ago) and 9.5 of WW-231. It is primarily a pistol powder but has some application in rifles. Lee Precision uses effective tools for reviewing such data so that they can be confident that the loads they publish are safe and within acceptable pressure ranges. | .44 Remington Magnum / .44 Magnum (Lee Precision Data) reloading data with 558 loads. Your 44 magnum is the grandchild of the 44-40, son of 44 Special. (It is all of that!) Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019, was just as described except the decapping chamber was the wrong size to accept 44 brass however i found a 1/4" drive 14mm socket filled the bill perfectly and i now can reload a round a minute. When fired from S&W and Ruger revolvers with 6-inch barrels, actual velocity was around 1,450 fps. I've spent a lot of time on the range plinking at the 100-yard gong with that load, and if I hold at 12 o'clock I'll hit it every time. When you're launching a 300-grain bullet past 1,200 fps, you want to keep the margin available in case of trouble, not use it to generate a few more . Here is some powder company links for your convenience. Shadow Systems of Plano, Texas, designs and manufactures premium components and complete semi-automatic pistols based on the Glock Safe Action design. I also polish down the belling-stem diameter. If a particular gun is prone to leading, switching to a gas check design will usually correct that issue. It meters well and shoots consistently. These five bullets cover most of the applications for which a .44 Mag. How long was the barrel? While it seems sedate, the load delivers a Power Factor of 204--stouter than almost every factory .45 ACP load. All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The Hornady 300-grain XTP was seated in its bottom crimp groove for an overall length of around 1.735 inches, which significantly increases powder capacity. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The hole was big enough to look through. Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the FPS charted. Lee provides load data in the book "Modern Reloading" by Richard Lee and the load data sheets that accompany the die sets. Lee provides load data in the book "Modern Reloading" by Richard Lee and the load data sheets that accompany the die sets. CCI primers generated nearly three times the Sd as the Winchester primer igniting 2400. simple easy to use.I can reload anywhere ! A brief discussion of .44 Magnum revolvers seems prudent in regard to handloads. Many heavyweight cast bullets, especially WFN pattern, will not chamber in late production S&W revolvers unless sized to .428 inch. Industry maximum average pressure (MAP) was listed at 43,500 CUP. Powders such as Alliant Power Pistol, Hodgdon LONGSHOT, CFE Pistol, Accurate No. However, I worked up loads using a chronograph using .44 Magnum cases. Note: 20.0gr might get you another 50 fps. Well with my 357 mass loading out of the way I am on to my 44 mag brass collection. Remember that all data was safe at the . At its 925-fps velocity, the load just makes major for USPSA/IPSC shooting, the cost in powder is cheap, and the bullet shape is conducive to quick reloading. Here is what handgun hunters can expect from this big-bore X-Frame revolver. For example, Vihtavouri shows its "softest" load with N-320, a 180-grain Hornady XTP, as being 10.2 grains and 1,300 fps. References: Accurate Arms Co. 1996 Reloading booklet - - Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders' Guide (1995) - - Hodgdon's Basic Reloaders Manual (1996) - - Speer Reloading Manual, #12 - - Winchester Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition - - Lyman Piston & Revolver Reloading Handbook, 2nd edition. Bullseye, Unique and 2400 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders. I find TightGroup equal to Bullseye, These loads are TightGroup in Special brass in a 5 1/2 inch 629 with 429421. A much cleaner load is 9.5 grains of Titegroup, for 1,200 fps. Unlike many other cartridges, the .44 Magnum is actually three cartridges. 6pt-sika wrote: tturner53 wrote: Anybody using it in a .444 Marlin? .44 Remington Magnum (Somchem Data) 24. ($), Shipping cost: The slowest Vihtavouri handgun powder is best when running super-heavies over the chrono (and through deer, bear and elk), and thus N-110 gets the nod for Hornady 300 XTP and Oregon Trail Trueshot 310 WFN bullets. Powder of choice for magnum loads. Posted January 28, 2014. Maybe 1.5 gr. This bullet leaves the barrel at 1425 feet per second. Even if they are up to it (we're talking a 338 PF), I am not up to it. Accurate now has reintroduced XMP-5744, a slow burning, bulky powder and is good in magnum pistol loads. The .44 Magnum offers a practical blend of power, weight, recoil and performance. Five powder companies have submitted their loading manuals in a format that allows Shooter to display and / or print them to your screen. The brass case for 44 magnum is only ~ .030" longer. According to Noody, the bullets are made with a series of sharp points on the rim of the jackets mouth around a deep hollow cavity in its core. This was notably greater power than competing sixgun cartridges. Light crimp. At the pressures at which it runs, any manufacturer who got sloppy would hear about quality problems. Run at the sedate and low pressures of the .44 Special, it is both a soft-shooting load and a thumper. What Elmer Keith did to achieve his breakthrough was simple: He designed a bullet with more of its shape (and thus volume) out of the case than in. Working up from a "wimpy" IPSC or pin load to a hunting load, to a bear defense load, in the course of a few months of practice, you can get very good with a handgun. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr . I found that, for all intents and purposes, HP-38 and WW-231 are the same, so I've loaded that ever since. But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. is available in plenty of bullet weights and styles, ranging from those with enough muscle to hunt big game to offerings on the mild side for shooting at targets. .44 Remington Magnum / .44 Magnum Revolver Part 2 (using 225 GR Hornady FTX Bullets) 34. This kit can also reload the 44 Special, you will need to obtain 44 Special load data and appropriate powder scoop. - - - Below, are two loaded rounds. Some of these designs feature excessively wide meplats that can become unstable at lower velocities or longer ranges. (circa 1973 to present) are especially durable and can handle a steady diet of full-house loads. I found some data on line that listed loads for a 325g GC bullet. u WMR, WSF, WST, WSL, 760, 748, 231, 296 and 540 are products of Winchester, Components Div. 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